Swiftcurrent Creek Take my Arms that I might reach you

If it took effort to keep things afloat, then surely Arric felt that things were out of hand. He implied as much when he mentioned Akavir. "You mean the children," She commented dryly. Not that children were a huge burden but from time to time, they absolutely could be. Her statement intended a bit of humour, though her tone was so lacklustre it was likely the attempt fell short of its potential comedic effect. 

"None of your own, then?" She asked.